Edinburgh Mountebank Comedy Walking Tour with Stand-Up Comedian and Historian
by Mountebank Scotland
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The Edinburgh Mountebank Comedy Walking Tour with Stand-Up Comedian and Historian lasts two hours and is led by Daniel Downie, a professional stand-up comedian and historian with a Master’s degree in Scottish history, accompanied by his dog Brahan. The tour starts at the Monkey Barrel Comedy club, where the guide introduces himself, learns a little about the group, and teaches some Scottish vocabulary over about fifteen minutes. The group then walks through Edinburgh’s Old Town, stopping at the Royal Mile for ten minutes to explore this historic street. Next, the tour visits the Mercat Cross for ten minutes, the medieval site of trade, royal proclamations, and punishments. After that, the group spends ten minutes outside St Giles' Cathedral, an important religious site involved in the Reformation and resting place of notable figures like the Great Montrose. The tour continues with a ten-minute stop outside the Writers' Museum, where the guide shares humorous stories about Edinburgh’s famous literary figures. From a viewpoint near Edinburgh Castle, the guide spends ten minutes recounting the 1314 raid on the castle by Sir Thomas Randolph while the group enjoys a panoramic view of the south side of the castle. The tour proceeds to Grassmarket for ten minutes, a historic marketplace known for public executions and law enforcement. The final stop is Greyfriars Kirkyard, where for about fifteen minutes the guide tells stories about bodysnatchers, ghosts, Harry Potter connections, and the dog Greyfriars Bobby. The tour includes narration by the guide and gratuities are not included. It is suitable for people aged sixteen and over.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Monkey Barrel Comedy
The tour starts at the Monkey Barrel Comedy club where the guide introduces himself and learns about the group. Participants are taught some Scottish vocabulary before setting off into Edinburgh's Old Town.
15 min
Royal Mile
The group visits Edinburgh’s historic High Street, known as the Royal Mile, which is central to the city's history.
10 min
Mercat Cross
At Mercat Cross, the guide explains its role as the medieval marketplace and the location for royal proclamations and public punishments.
10 min
St Giles' Cathedral
The tour stops at St Giles' Cathedral, a key religious site in the Old Town important in the Reformation and the burial place of notable figures like the 'Great Montrose'.
10 min
Writers' Museum
Outside the Writers' Museum, the guide shares comedic stories about some of Edinburgh’s most famous authors.
10 min
Edinburgh Castle
From a viewpoint near Edinburgh Castle, the guide recounts the 1314 raid on the castle led by Sir Thomas Randolph.
10 min
Grassmarket
The tour visits Grassmarket, historically known for public executions and as a center for law and disorder.
10 min
Greyfriars
The final stop is Greyfriars Kirkyard, where stories about bodysnatchers, ghosts, Harry Potter connections, and the dog Greyfriars Bobby are told.
15 min
Meeting point
The meeting point is 'Monkey Barrel Comedy Club' on Blair Street in the Old Town, I'll be the guy dressed in a kilt with a big fluffy dog :) - Please note the tour is strictly for ages 16+ - Fluent English is necessary to enjoy the tour fully, I have a Scottish accent some find hard to understand
End point
Finishing point is subject to change, route may change but finishing point will always be in the Old Town
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Edinburgh Mountebank Comedy Walking Tour with Stand-Up Comedian and Historian
by Mountebank Scotland
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£52Overview
The Edinburgh Mountebank Comedy Walking Tour with Stand-Up Comedian and Historian lasts two hours and is led by Daniel Downie, a professional stand-up comedian and historian with a Master’s degree in Scottish history, accompanied by his dog Brahan. The tour starts at the Monkey Barrel Comedy club, where the guide introduces himself, learns a little about the group, and teaches some Scottish vocabulary over about fifteen minutes. The group then walks through Edinburgh’s Old Town, stopping at the Royal Mile for ten minutes to explore this historic street. Next, the tour visits the Mercat Cross for ten minutes, the medieval site of trade, royal proclamations, and punishments. After that, the group spends ten minutes outside St Giles' Cathedral, an important religious site involved in the Reformation and resting place of notable figures like the Great Montrose. The tour continues with a ten-minute stop outside the Writers' Museum, where the guide shares humorous stories about Edinburgh’s famous literary figures. From a viewpoint near Edinburgh Castle, the guide spends ten minutes recounting the 1314 raid on the castle by Sir Thomas Randolph while the group enjoys a panoramic view of the south side of the castle. The tour proceeds to Grassmarket for ten minutes, a historic marketplace known for public executions and law enforcement. The final stop is Greyfriars Kirkyard, where for about fifteen minutes the guide tells stories about bodysnatchers, ghosts, Harry Potter connections, and the dog Greyfriars Bobby. The tour includes narration by the guide and gratuities are not included. It is suitable for people aged sixteen and over.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Monkey Barrel Comedy
The tour starts at the Monkey Barrel Comedy club where the guide introduces himself and learns about the group. Participants are taught some Scottish vocabulary before setting off into Edinburgh's Old Town.
15 min
Royal Mile
The group visits Edinburgh’s historic High Street, known as the Royal Mile, which is central to the city's history.
10 min
Mercat Cross
At Mercat Cross, the guide explains its role as the medieval marketplace and the location for royal proclamations and public punishments.
10 min
St Giles' Cathedral
The tour stops at St Giles' Cathedral, a key religious site in the Old Town important in the Reformation and the burial place of notable figures like the 'Great Montrose'.
10 min
Writers' Museum
Outside the Writers' Museum, the guide shares comedic stories about some of Edinburgh’s most famous authors.
10 min
Edinburgh Castle
From a viewpoint near Edinburgh Castle, the guide recounts the 1314 raid on the castle led by Sir Thomas Randolph.
10 min
Grassmarket
The tour visits Grassmarket, historically known for public executions and as a center for law and disorder.
10 min
Greyfriars
The final stop is Greyfriars Kirkyard, where stories about bodysnatchers, ghosts, Harry Potter connections, and the dog Greyfriars Bobby are told.
15 min
Meeting point
The meeting point is 'Monkey Barrel Comedy Club' on Blair Street in the Old Town, I'll be the guy dressed in a kilt with a big fluffy dog :) - Please note the tour is strictly for ages 16+ - Fluent English is necessary to enjoy the tour fully, I have a Scottish accent some find hard to understand
End point
Finishing point is subject to change, route may change but finishing point will always be in the Old Town
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.